When someone is called a "teen" it is because their age falls within a range of numbers that has connection to the word "teen'', for example " thirteen, fourteen, fifteen" etc. Anyone who is thirteen...
I think that the fact is the opposite of this !!! I believe there is too much freedom for teenagers and this is causing disrespect for adults and parents.
The age of the "teen" and individual state laws may have some bearing on this answer. A scheduled appointment with a doctor or a child psychiatrist or psychiatric social worker may be called for to...